Zhangjiajie, a World Heritage Site as well as a World Geopark, is an uncanny masterpiece of Mother Nature. It is a favored destination for travelers from around the world. In our private Zhangjiajie tours, you will see the "floating mountains of Avatar" in reality, and have an exciting walk on the world's longest and highest glass bridge. You will admire the natural landscape at its best.

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Map for Planning a Private Itinerary to Zhangjiajie

What to See in Zhangjiajie

Wulingyuan Scenic Area

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: You can get a wonderful view at the Yellow Stone Stronghold, hike along the Golden Whip Stream, ride the Bailong Sightseeing Elevator and overlook the Hallelujah Mountain.

Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve: It is known as 'the Monarch of the Peak Forest' for providing visitors with stunning views of peaks, which rise one after another.

Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve: What a visual treat to take the sightseeing train to admire the graceful peaks in various shapes on both sides along the Ten-mile Gallery!

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon: In addition to enjoying the breathtaking scenery, an exciting walk on the world's longest and highest Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, which hangs over a valley, would be a thrilling experience to highlight your Zhangjiajie private tour.

Stunning scenery of Zhangjiajie in autumn

Walking on the plank road at Tianmen Mountain

Tianmen Mountain

Tianmen Mountain Cableway: It is the longest cableway in the world, which takes visitors directly from downtown area to the top of the mountain in 28 minutes.

Glass Skywalk: Here you can experience a walk on the clouds.

Tianmen Cave: Looking like a portal to the heaven, it is indeed a natural wonder.

How to Plan a Private Tour to Zhangjiajie

Generally speaking, you can take a 3-day Zhangjiajie tour package to visit the highlights in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the Grand Canyon and Tianmen Mountain. If you get 5 to 6 days, you can extend your Zhangjiajie tour itinerary to the Phoenix Ancient Town.

Phoenix Ancient Town

Local people in the town

What is the Best Time to Visit Zhangjiajie?

April, May, June, September and October are the best months to take a Zhangjiajie tour. From April to June, the climate is pleasant and the scenic area is full of lush green trees and flowers. During the autumn from September to October, the mountains and forests are all tinged with rich colors.

Although it is a bit less comfortable in the hot and rainy summer as well as the cold winter, visitors can enjoy sightseeing without interference by crowds.

Direct trains run from Changsha to Zhangjiajie in 6 hours and from Yichang in 5 hours. Trains from other cities are not recommended as the journey is too long and tiring.

Is it difficult to visit Zhangjiajie with seniors or children?

No, to finish the itinerary is not difficult for seniors or kids who are fit and capable of doing moderate physical activities. The scenic area is well-equipped with sightseeing battery cars and cable cars. Although there is a daily hiking of 3 to 5 hours to enjoy the mountain sceneries, the roads and steps to the major sights are reasonably good to walk.

I really appreciated our guide. He arranged everything perfectly. The members of our group were all lively and cheerful young travelers. We were very happy to get along with each other. I strongly recommended the beautiful scenery of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. Although the 3-day Zhangjiajie trip was a little tiring, it was full of joy and happiness.

Gorge

France

Posted on May 10, 2020

The schedule was in place and the hotel was quite comfortable. Our guide was experienced and enthusiastic, taking good care of everyone along the way. It was a relaxing Zhangjiajie trip!

Basciano

Spain

Posted on April 27, 2020

Generally speaking, we were happy to have such a good 4 days Zhangjiajie tour. We visited the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge and the Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve. I especially liked the Glass Bridge. Walking on the transparent skywalk could be very adventurous and exciting! You cannot miss it!!

Mary Key

Canada

Posted on April 14, 2020

The Zhangjiajie tour was awesome! We visited the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and the Yellow Dragon Cave. The beautiful scenery of the karst landform left us a deep impression! Nature was so great! There were also waterfalls. Under the sunshine, we were happy to see the rainbows.

In general, we were very pleased with the service. The guide we met at the airports was friendly and the driver was helpful! What an unforgettable Zhangjiajie tour!

Alice

Holland

Posted on March 31, 2020

The tailor-made itinerary of 4 days in-depth Zhangjiajie tour was up to our expectations. The food was hearty, especially the dessert was delicious. Our hotel was first-classic and we had good rests. The guide was very patient and I was looking forward to the next trip with TCG.

Janny

UK

Posted on March 14, 2020

We got a reasonable schedule and patient guides. The travel members were friendly and we were in a harmonious atmosphere all the way. The 5 days Zhangjiajie tour from Shanghai was full of fun and I had to say that the trip provided excellent quality and an affordable price. Luckily, there were less than 10 tourists in our group, and everyone was well taken care of. The Golden Whip Stream in Zhangjiajie was an unmissable attraction. The beautiful canyons made us linger. Highly recommend the Zhangjiajie trips arranged by Travel China Guide!...More

Irene

Canada

Posted on March 04, 2020

A good 3-day Zhangjiajie tour arrangement! I was impressed by the spectacular waterfall, a large scale of primeval forests and rare animals. Wandering in the tranquil valley gave me a comfortable feeling. I had such a wonderful experience thanks to our excellent tour guide and experienced TravelChinaGuide. Also, Vicky was a professional travel consultant answering many of my questions.

Cody Miller

USA

Posted on March 01, 2020

Wei Fang was an EXCELLENT tour guide! We were traveling in the off season, and she was incredibly knowledgeable about the best things to see during the winter time. She was flexible when we said we wanted to spend time doing certain things, she was able to find us fantastic local restaurants, and she constantly impressed us with her kindness.

One example: she asked us if we wanted to try a special duck blood cuisine that the locals ate. I was excited to try it, but I told her (somewhat jokingly) that I really like ducks, so she should lie and tell me it's chicken when we have it. Two days later, at a restaurant, she smiled and introduced the dish as "the special chicken dish from this region," and we all had a good laugh (and it was delicious!). It may seem like a small thing, but it was so kind, and it meant a lot to me that she was so attentive.

This is a great service, and we'll definitely book again the next time we go to China!...More

Pierre

France

Posted on February 02, 2020

I ordered this 1-day Zhangjiajie trip without any preparation on TCG. I was worried about the bad experience at first, but when I met our professional guide, I knew it would be an amazing trip! The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area was a must-see destination in Zhangjiajie where I appreciated the remarkable landscape and tried walking across Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (I’m a little bit afraid of heights)! The gorgeous landscape eased my fears and the friendly guide took many memorable photos for me. A thumbs-up for guide’s meticulous service!...More

Robert Sari

United Kingdom

Posted on January 19, 2020

We were a little tired but we would regret it if we hadn’t been to Zhangjiajie! Its beauty was what we extremely wanted to share with our friends and family. The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon exceeded our high expectations. The waterfalls were splendid! There were dense forests and fresh air. We were very relaxed! The guide was another highlight! He punctually picked us up at the airport and transferred us to the hotel. On the way to the hotel, he told us something funny to remove our embarrassment and strangeness away. So kind of him! We had a very good memory on our 4 days private Zhangjiajie in-depth tour!...More

February is still winter in Zhangjiajie, the weather is cold with an average temperature of 7°C / 45°F. It usually snows in early February. Besides, it often rains and fogs in this period.

Although the best time to visit ZJJ is from April to October, it is also OK for a trip in February. If you are lucky, you will have chance to see the sea of clouds on the mountain and appreciate the beautiful snow-covered landscape in the scenic spot. As it is in mountainous area, just be sure to keep warm.

Asked by Sasha from SLOVENIA | Sep. 23, 2018 11:10Reply

Chengdu to Zhangjiajie

Hi, can you please tell me the options how to get from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie?Thank you in advance.

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Answered by Cindy | Sep. 25, 2018 18:43

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There are two options for you to get to Zhangjiajie from Chengdu. The most convenient way is to take a direct flight, which only spends 1.5 hours. Or you can take a high-speed train from Chengdu East Station to Yichang East first (6-7 hours) and then connect a train to Zhangjiajie (5 hours). You may also take train to Huaihua from Chengdu before heading to Zhangjiajie.

Asked by | Jul. 31, 2018 21:26Reply

Kunming to Zhangjiajie

Hi,
What is the best way to go to Zhangjiajie from Kunming? We plan to go there on 1 april next year.

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Answered by Lucia | Jul. 31, 2018 23:34

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For your reference, the fastest and most convenient way from Kunming to Zhangjiajie is by flight which takes around 3 hours. However, there is only one flight available which is operated by Juneyao Airlines.

In addition, you can also choose to take a normal train from Kunming to Zhangjiajie. There are three trains available and the train journey is about 20 hours.

Asked by vinay akolkar from INDIA | Jul. 30, 2018 03:38Reply

zhangjiajie 2 days tour guidance

we are a group of 6 persons & will arrive zhangjiajie on 2nd october 8.30 am . we check out on 4th october . please advise me how we can plan our sightseeing tours during those 2 days .

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Answered by Alyssa | Jul. 30, 2018 18:05

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As you have two days in Zhangjiajie, I recommend you to visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. In Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, you can see Yellow Stone Stronghold, Golden Whip Stream and Yuanjiajie. Besides, there is a must-see attraction in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon called Glass Bridge which is said to be the highest and longest glass bridge in the world.